Security Guard

NC State Highway Patrol; North Carolina; On-site; USD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

NC State Highway Patrol is seeking a Security Guard (S) to protect state government facilities, monitor access points, and respond to incidents with a professional presence. Responsibilities include patrolling, screening visitors, issuing credentials, operating security equipment, and coordinating with law enforcement as needed; candidates must meet education requirements and pass background checks.

Join a state agency focused on public safety, with a formal recruitment salary range of $31,200

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Experience in security or public safety is preferred.
• Ability to pass background and drug screenings.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control access to state government buildings.
• Conduct foot patrols and respond to security incidents.
• Provide customer service to employees and visitors.
• Prepare reports and operate security equipment.
• Enforce rules and coordinate with law enforcement when needed.

Skills

Public safety mindset

Access control

Patrols

Emergency response

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Surveillance cameras

Radios

Access control systems

Job description

Agency NC State Highway Patrol Division State Capitol Police Job Classification Title Security Guard (S) Position Number Grade NC01

About Us

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NCSHP has more than 1,600 troopers who cover nearly 80,000 miles of North Carolina roadways, more than any other state except Texas. In addition to enforcing the state's traffic laws, state troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations, re‑route traffic around hazardous chemical spills, and they stand ready should any act of terrorism occur. State Troopers are committed to protecting North Carolina's motoring public.

Description of Work

Provide professional public safety support to ensure the safety and security of the North Carolina State Governmental complex, including monitoring facilities, controlling access points, and responding to incidents. Conduct routine patrols, enforce regulation, and assist employees and visitors while maintaining a visible security presence. Support emergency response operations and collaborate with law enforcement to protect state property and the public.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade

Grade NC01 Recruitment Salary Range: $31,200 - $46,502

Note: Qualified recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass:

• Criminal Background Investigation
• Drug Screening Test

Job duties of this position include:

Monitor and control access to State Government buildings by screening visitors, issuing credentials, and enforcing security procedures. Conduct regular foot and patrols of buildings and surrounding grounds to deter, detect, and report suspicious activity or safety hazards. Respond promptly to alarms, emergencies, and incidents; take appropriate action to stabilize situations and notify supervisors or law enforcement as needed. Provide customer service by assisting employees, officials, and visitors with directions, information, and general inquiries while maintaining a professional presence. Prepare accurate reports, daily activity logs, and other required documentation. Operate security equipment such as surveillance cameras, radios, and access control systems. Enforce state rules, policies, and applicable laws to maintain order and protect state property.

This position requires the ability to:

• Use security equipment (e.g. radios, switchboards/phones, flashlights, fire extinguishers, surveillance cameras, alarm panels, card access, or other electronic security systems).
• Patrol, monitor, and guard assigned area.
• Respond quickly and properly in emergency situations.
• Interact with co‑workers, supervisors, and general public to provide assistance and relay information.
• Follow oral and written instructions.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience. May require the ability to complete emergency medical technician (EMT) training and meet re‑certification standards as required

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website.

All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.

Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees.